Ancient Egyptian amulet from Napata dated 750 – 500 BC

Faience, possibly with no glaze left. Standing hawk, with wings furled, and the red and white crowns of Upper and Lower Egypt on its head. Stands on a small rectangular plinth, and has a loop for suspension on the back of the neck. Perhaps once blue glazed.

Ancient Egyptian amulet from Napata dated 750 – 500 BC

Object details

  • Latitude: 18.53
  • Longitude: 31.84